18 Bible Verses about Bad Thoughts

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Casting down arguments, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, says he to you; but his heart is not with you.

For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

In the multitude of my thoughts within me your comforts delight my soul.

For the word of God is living, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

And be not conformed to this world: but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, brings forth death.

Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

That you put off concerning the former way of life the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that you put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

But I say unto you, That whosoever looks on a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.